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FRENCH GUIANA / Land of extremes

From the equatorial forest to outer space, Guiana covers it all. Originally a land of Amerindians, the arrival of a significant foreign population has given it great cultural diversity. Despite a chaotic past during which slavery gave way to penal colonies, the region has preserved its exceptional natural heritage.
Feature : Patrick Forget

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CIVIL SECURITY / Canine fire fighters, top rescuers

In France, specially-trained dogs have been searching for people buried under avalanches for the past twenty years. They are amazingly efficient in finding anybody stuck under rocks and snow, and these bloodhound are now famous for their exploits.
Text : Hugues Demeude - Photos : Patrick Forget, Stéphane Gautier